A review by ailsastephanie
Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

4.0

This book is the story of Rendi. A boy who travels around in merchant carts, finding his way to the perfect life. When Rendi comes upon the village of Clear Sky, Rendi notices something, the moon is missing. As he works at an inn, he learns the secret of the moon and the meaning of family. Along the way he meets his best friend Peiyi, the young daughter of the innkeeper, and Madame Chang, a mysterious storyteller who helps Rendi find himself with the power of storytelling.

I really liked this book. Rendi is such a deep feeling character that has been through so much. When he tells his stories, it's like he's opening up bit by bit to his past. I recommend this book to younger audiences around eight or nine, but worth the read for older audiences.